Events to look forward in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar this July.

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life have organised a number of special events for July. A selection of these events are listed below. All events are suitable for aged 7+ and take place between 2.30-3.30pm unless otherwise stated. Admission to each event is free of charge. Booking is required as places are limited.

On Wednesday 13^th July join John O’Flanagan, Manager of the MET Office in Knock, for a presentation on the evolution of modern weather forecasting techniques in MET Éireann, while on Sunday 17^th July, Norman Campion, Chairman, the Industrial Heritage Association of Ireland will give a talk on "Mills, Ancient & Modern: The Story of Grain; From the Field to the Bread on the Table". Afterwards view a model mill constructed by model maker Suse Reibisch.

On Wednesday 20^th July, join Kevin Clarke of Clarke’s Salmon Smokery as he discusses smoked foods, preservation of foods & afterwards try a sample of smoked produce. On Sunday 24^th July have fun playing traditional games with Brendan McDonnell from the Education & Outreach Department. Afterwards enjoy a picnic in the garden, while on Wednesday 27^th & Sunday 31^st July, we invite you and your family to enjoy a tour of our new temporary exhibition - Religion and Magic - which runs until the end of October. When worried or in despair people often turn to powers outside themselves for support. Join curator Anne O Dowd to explore these miracles, amulets & talismans.

Thursday 21^st and Friday 22^nd July: Woodturning: Learn the principles, techniques and skills to craft your own piece on these one-day woodturning courses with Ambrose O'Halloran.